Wrist watches — HTS 9101
Wrist watches, pocket watches and other watches, including stop watches, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal
Chapter 91 › Heading 9101
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9101 is a broad product category for wrist watches, pocket watches, and other watches—including stopwatches—when the watch case is made of precious metal or of base metal clad with precious metal. The heading describes the case material, not necessarily every material used in the strap, bracelet, movement, crystal, or other parts.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS classification, start with the watch’s type and the case construction, then follow the applicable subheadings and statistical subdivisions. The more specific code may distinguish features such as the kind of watch, how it displays time, or other characteristics identified in the current HTSUS. Confirm the description against the complete tariff text; if the construction or intended use is unusual, a customs broker or binding ruling may be appropriate.
What to check
- Verify that the case—not merely the band, plating on another component, or decorative trim—is precious metal or metal clad with precious metal.
- Identify whether the item is a wrist watch, pocket watch, other watch, or stopwatch, and document how it is presented and functions.
- Check the watch’s display and movement characteristics if the heading’s subheadings use those distinctions; do not classify from marketing language alone.
- Read every subheading and statistical suffix under heading 9101 in the current HTSUS, including relevant legal notes and unit-of-quantity instructions.
- Keep specifications, invoices, photographs, and material records supporting the case composition; ask a customs professional to review borderline constructions.
HTS heading 9101 summary
Wrist watches is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 9101.11 | With mechanical display only |
| 9101.19 | Other |
| 9101.21 | With automatic winding |
| 9101.29 | Other |
| 9101.91 | Electrically operated |
| 9101.99 | Other |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9101?
Wrist watches, pocket watches and other watches, including stop watches, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.